THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..........................................................................................3 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING...................................................................................3 ROLL CALL ..........................................................................................................................3 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................4 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................4
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................6 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS ...........................................................................................6 Item 30: Belmont Park 100th Anniversary Day......................................................................6 Item 31: San Diego LGBTQ+ Pride Month.............................................................................7 Item 32: Deputy City Attorney Fritz Ortlieb Day ....................................................................7 Item 33: Assistant Chief Mike Holden Day ............................................................................8 Item 34: #LatinaGeeks Day.................................................................................................8 Item 35: Michael Freedman Day ..........................................................................................9 Item 50: Second Amendment to the Reimbursement Agreement and Park Development Agreement for the Quarry Falls Development Project..............................................................9 Item 51: Authorization of an Extension of Contractual Obligations Beyond Five Years for the Torrey Pines Fire Station Design-Build Contract K-21-1909-DB2-3..........................................11 Minutes of Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Page 2
Table of Contents (Continued)
Item 52: Resolution of Claim filed by Dick Miller, Inc., Risk Management Department Claim File No. 34399 and Extension of the Obligations of Construction Contract K-16-1418-DBB Beyond Five Years .........................................................................................................................12 Item 53: Ordinance Regarding Residential Tenant Utility Charges.........................................13 Item 100: Adoption of the Amended Flexible Benefits Plan for Eligible Employees for Fiscal Year 2026 .................................................................................................................................14 Item S500: Ordinance Adopting Updated SDPD Military Equipment Use Procedure, and Renewing Approval for Use, Funding, and Acquisition of Military Equipment, Under Assembly Bill 481...................................................................................................................................15 Item S501: Repeal Existing Fees for Automated Collection Containers, Including Container Delivery Charges................................................................................................................15 Item S502: Collection of Solid Waste Management Fee on County Tax Roll ...........................16 Item S503: Settlement of Eric Dargan v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 25CU016011C, Risk No. 39812............................................................................................18 Item S504: Approval of Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with PATH San Diego for the Coordinated Street Outreach Program .................................................................................19 Item S505: Authorization to Enter Into an Agreement with HdL Companies for Sales, Transaction and Use Tax Audit and Recovery, and Information Services ................................20 Item S506: Allocation of SeaWorld Settlement Funds to Projects Within the Mission Bay Park and Regional Park Improvement Funds................................................................................21 Item S507: Sigma Gamma Rho Day ...................................................................................22 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................23 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................23 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 3
for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, June 24, 2025
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President Pro Tem Lee at 10:06 a.m.
Councilmember Campillo arrived to the meeting at 10:09 a.m. Councilmember Elo-Rivera left the meeting at 12:28 p.m. Councilmember Campillo left the meeting at 12:29 p.m.
Councilmember Moreno left the meeting at 12:32 p.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President Pro Tem Lee at 12:34 p.m. for the noon recess to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 2:10 p.m. with Councilmember Elo-Rivera not present. Councilmember Elo-Rivera arrived to the meeting at 2:26 p.m. Council President LaCava left the meeting at 3:22 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President Pro Tem Lee at 4:29 p.m.
ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING
PRESENT:
CD-1 Council President Joe LaCava
CD-2 Councilmember Jennifer Campbell - (Attended virtually) CD-3 Councilmember Stephen Whitburn
CD-4 Councilmember Henry L. Foster III
CD-5 Councilmember Marni von Wilpert
CD-6 Council President Pro Tem Kent Lee
CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo
CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CD-9 Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:
None.
CITY CLERK:
Fuentes (cp)
ROLL CALL
(1) Council President LaCava-not present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-not present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-present
(4) Councilmember Foster-present
(5) Councilmember von Wilpert-present
(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-not present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
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(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-present
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember Moreno.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Moreno.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Joy Sunyata commented on equity.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:29 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on Brown Act; and budget accountability.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:31 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Purita Javier commented on toxicity in R1 residential zone neighborhood.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:14 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:
Cesar Javier commented on ceramics industry/manufacturing toxic emissions.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:16 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
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Francine Maxwell commented on budget season; and Independent Budget Analyst.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:19 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Peggy Walker commented on concerns regarding proposed increases in marijuana retailer operating hours.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:21 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Luna commented on modern day gold rush.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:22 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Lori Saldaña commented on politics; and ongoing raids.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:24 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT COUNCIL COMMENT-1:
Councilmember von Wilpert shared a sad incident that happened today. She mentioned a bird flew into her house and her cats got it. Councilmember von Wilpert stated that she took it to the Humane Society, and they did a great job. She expressed her appreciation to the Humane Society for taking in animals that are hurt.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:19 AM
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
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NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item 30: Belmont Park 100th Anniversary Day.
MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA, AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming July 1, 2025, to be “Belmont Park 100th Anniversary Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell.
Item 31: San Diego LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL, COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN, AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming July 2025, to be “San Diego LGBTQ+ Pride Month” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell.
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Item 32: Deputy City Attorney Fritz Ortlieb Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming June 26, 2025, to be “Deputy City Attorney Fritz Ortlieb Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell.
Item 33: Assistant Chief Mike Holden Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM KENT LEE AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming June 27, 2025, to be “Assistant Chief Mike Holden Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell.
Item 34: #LatinaGeeks Day.
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COUNCILMEMBER MORENO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming July 10, 2025, to be “#LatinaGeeks Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell.
Item 35: Michael Freedman Day.
COUNCILMEMBER MORENO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming June 24, 2025, to be “Michael Freedman Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell.
Item 50: Second Amendment to the Reimbursement Agreement and Park Development Agreement for the Quarry Falls Development Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The three park projects will be built by the developer and reimbursed in the form of credits to the total amount of $15,232,395, from the Mission Valley-Urban Community Development Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 9
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Impact Fee Fund. Cost estimates for the Regional Arterial System (RAS) mobility improvements have been updated to reflect current costs, totaling to a maximum of $60,016,882.
Council District(s) Affected: 7.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 6/9/2025, Item 602 (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Campbell-not present):
(O-2025-66) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21977 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Reimbursement and Park Development Agreements with Quarry Falls, LLC for an additional $6,522,395 in an amount not to exceed $15,232,395, authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to appropriate and expend $16,000 for staff costs in connection with the Quarry Falls Development Project, and authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to appropriate and expend $26,000 for staff costs related to Regional Arterial System projects.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on May 22, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member von Wilpert, second by Second by Chair Whitburn, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Planning: Gaetano Martedi, (619) 533-3678
City Attorney Contact: Shannon Eckmeyer
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY KENT LEE TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell.
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Item 51: Authorization of an Extension of Contractual Obligations Beyond Five Years for the Torrey Pines Fire Station Design-Build Contract K-21-1909-DB2-3.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This council action is only to extend the contract beyond the 5-years. There are no costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 6/9/2025, Item 603 (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Campbell-not present):
(O-2025-129) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21978 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the obligations of Design-Build Contract, K-21-1909-DB2-3, Torrey Pines Fire Station Project, with Level 10 Construction to extend beyond five years through January 4, 2028.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on May 22, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member von Wilpert, second by Second by Chair Whitburn, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Jason Grani, (619) 533-7525 City Attorney Contact: Christina L. Rae
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY KENT LEE TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
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Not Present: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell.
Item 52: Resolution of Claim filed by Dick Miller, Inc., Risk Management Department Claim File No. 34399 and Extension of the Obligations of Construction Contract K-16-1418-DBB Beyond Five Years.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
DMI has submitted a signed pre-litigation settlement offer of $807,505.62 to settle all claims related to the contractual dispute between the City of San Diego and DMI arising from the Project and Contract. The settlement will be paid within the current contract budget from Muni Sewer CIP and Water Utility CIP.
Council District(s) Affected: 2.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 6/9/2025, Item 614, Subitem-B (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Campbell-not present):
(O-2025-131) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21979 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the obligations of construction contract K-16-1418-DBB-3 with Dick Miller, Inc., for construction of the Sewer & Water GJ Crown Point South of La Playa project to extend beyond five years through June 30, 2027.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Engineering & Capital Projects: Adam Wander, (619) 533-5803 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY KENT LEE TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell.
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Item 53: Ordinance Regarding Residential Tenant Utility Charges.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 6/9/2025, Item 200, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Campbell-not present):
(O-2025-130) RETURNED TO STAFF
Ordinance amending Chapter 9, Article 8 of the San Diego Municipal Code by adding Division 12, Sections 98.1201, 98.1202, 98.1203, 98.1204, 98.1205, 98.1206, and 98.1207, relating to residential tenant utility fees.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on May 22, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Elo-Rivera, second by Committee Member LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-yea, LaCava-yea.
Council District 9: Jefferey Nguyen, (619) 236-6699
City Attorney Contact: Nicole M. Denow
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
Item 100: Adoption of the Amended Flexible Benefits Plan for Eligible Employees for Fiscal Year 2026.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Funding is appropriated in the annual budget.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-626) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316302
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Resolution adopting the Amended Flexible Benefits Plan for eligible employees for Fiscal Year 2026.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Risk Management: Quennelle Allen, (619) 236-6185
City Attorney Contact: Thomas J. Brady
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY KENT LEE TO ADOPT. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell.
Item S500: Ordinance Adopting Updated SDPD Military Equipment Use Procedure, and Renewing Approval for Use, Funding, and Acquisition of Military Equipment, Under Assembly Bill 481.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The Police Department FY 2025 Budget allocated $1,112,469 toward military equipment expenditures from the General Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-139) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance adopting the updated Police Department Military Equipment Use Procedure and renewing approval for military equipment under Assembly Bill 481.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Police: Captain Anthony Dupree, (619) 531-2745
City Attorney Contact: Lara Easton
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:44 PM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO INTRODUCE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
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Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: Henry L. Foster III, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
Item S501: Repeal Existing Fees for Automated Collection Containers, Including Container Delivery Charges.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The Automated Refuse Container Fund (200302) will no longer receive revenue from the container replacement fee. Estimated yearly revenue that will no longer be collected is $2 million. Removal of the fee will make the fund obsolete. ESD has proposed to transfer the remaining balance of approximately $2.12 million from that fund to the new Solid Waste Management Fund (700123) to support container-related expenditures.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-641) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316306
Resolution repealing existing, separate automated container fees authorized by Resolution R283379 and R-303202 and currently set forth in the waste management regulations, effective July 1, 2025, and all related actions.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Environmental Services: Kirby Brady, (619) 249-2735
City Attorney Contact: Nicole M. Denow
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:22 PM
MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
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Item S502: Collection of Solid Waste Management Fee on County Tax Roll.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The estimated per year cost for the County to collect the fee is $22,636.90 per year and will be available in the Solid Waste Management Fund (700123).
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-642) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316307
Resolution adopting written report identifying fees charged to each parcel receiving Cityprovided solid waste management services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and authorizing the solid waste management fee to be collected on the County tax roll in the same manner, by the same persons, and at the same time as, together with and not separately from, the general taxes. 6 votes required pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 5473.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Environmental Services: Kirby Brady, (619) 249-2735
City Attorney Contact: Nicole M. Denow
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:26 PM
Council President LaCava opened the hearing.
Public testimony by Alfonzo Hernandez, George Ching, Cesar Javier, Clifford Weiler, Michael Aguirre, Maria Severson, Joy Sunyata, Mat Kostrinksy, Karen Rusin, Ken Hoxie, Helen Antoniak, Lori Saldaña, Blair Beekman, unknown caller, and Kathleen Lippitt.
City Clerk Fuentes closed the hearing.
City Clerk Diana Fuentes stated based on information provided by the Environmental Services Department 113,185 protests would represent 50 percent plus 1 of parcels on the proposed solid waste management fee tax report. Including the protests to the solid waste management fee, and objections and protests to the report received at this hearing and in writing prior to the hearing, the City Clerk’s Office received a total of 46,479 protests against the report, the adoption of which would authorize collection of the solid waste management fee on the tax roll.
Without reviewing or authenticating any objections or protests and assuming that they are all valid and are not duplicates, we can clearly say that the number of protests lodged with the City Clerk’s Office is clearly below the threshold of 50 percent plus 1.
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MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: Henry L. Foster III, Raul A. Campillo;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item S503: Settlement of Eric Dargan v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 25CU016011C, Risk No. 39812.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $146,000 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-609) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316303
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Eric Dargan v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 25CU016011C, related to Plaintiff’s termination of employment from the City of San Diego. Risk Claim No. 39812.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Keith Phillips, (619) 533-5930 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY KENT LEE TO ADOPT. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell.
Item S504: Approval of Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with PATH San Diego for the Coordinated Street Outreach Program.
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Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This item is to authorize the Mayor, or designee, to execute a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with PATH San Diego to increase the contract by $3,500,000 for a total not-toexceed amount of $13,600,000. In Fiscal Year 2026, $3,500,000 is expected to be spent and will be funded with the General Fund which has been included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget, as well as State Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) grant funding.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-640) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316304
Resolution approving the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with PATH San Diego for Coordinated Street Outreach Program Services to extend the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2026, and increase the total compensation to an amount not-to-exceed $13,600,000.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on June 5, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Chair Lee, second by Vice Chair Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Campillo-yea, Moreno-yea.
Homelessness Strategies: Sarah Jarman, (619) 385-6963
City Attorney Contact: Jose A. Garcia
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:19 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell.
Item S505: Authorization to Enter Into an Agreement with HdL Companies for Sales, Transaction and Use Tax Audit and Recovery, and Information Services.
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Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
HdL Companies will charge the General Fund a contingency fee equivalent to 7.5% of revenues recovered for the sales, transactions and use tax audit service. The impact for Fiscal Year 2026 and on an annual basis is estimated at $250,000. The contract not-to-exceed amount is $5,000,000 over five years.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-616) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316305
Resolution authorizing the Mayor or designee to enter into a five-year agreement with HdL Companies in an amount not-to-exceed $5,000,000 related to sales and use tax audits and reporting services.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on June 18, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Council President Pro Tem Lee, second by Committee Member Moreno, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, Moreno-yea, Elo-Rivera-not present.
Department of Finance: Benjamin Battaglia, (619) 533-3717 City Attorney Contact: Bret A. Bartolotta
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY KENT LEE TO ADOPT. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell.
Item S506: Allocation of SeaWorld Settlement Funds to Projects Within the Mission Bay Park and Regional Park Improvement Funds.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 19 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, June 24, 2025
$4,683,488 in Mission Bay Park Improvement Funds will be allocated to the eight capital improvement projects. $2,779,876 in Regional Park Improvement Fund will be allocated to the seven capital improvement projects.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-546) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316308
Resolution authorizing the use of a portion of the $8,500,000 SeaWorld settlement funds (funds) to augment the actual Fiscal Year 2024 revenues and Fiscal Year 2025 projections shortfall of $195,124.30 in the Regional Park Improvement Fund (RPIF) and shortfall of $362,373.70 in the Mission Bay Park Improvement Fund (MBPIF) that were not realized, as well as address the Fiscal Year 2025 revenues that are trending lower than projected; Authorizing the allocation of the remaining funds balance after allocation for the FY 2024 shortfall of $2,779,875.70 in the RPIF and $5,162,626.30 in the MBPIF, for a total of $7,942,502, to 15 Parks and Recreation Department CIP projects; Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to increase the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budgets in 7 CIPs and to appropriate and expend $2,779,875.70 from Fund 200391, San Diego Regional Parks Improvements;
Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to increase the CIP Budgets in 8 CIPs and to appropriate and expend $5,162,626.30 from Fund 200386, Mission Bay Park Improvements; and for all related actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Community and Neighborhood Services Committee meeting on April 24, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Campbell, second by Committee Member Foster III, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 2-0; Campbell-yea, Foster III-yea, Campillo-not present.
Parks & Recreation: Ryan Barbrick, (619) 235-1185
City Attorney Contact: Jane M. Boardman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:54 AM
MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 20 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Yea: Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell.
NOTE: The following Proclamation was NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item S507: Sigma Gamma Rho Day.
COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER III'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming June 24, 2025, to be “Sigma Gamma Rho Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Pro Tem Lee at 4:29 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:29 PM